Anne Punton Libri

"This is the story of a local celebrity from a small Yorkshiretown. But it is much more. It is about a life that providesinsights into the history and culture of north-eastEngland, in a sense a social commentary on times long pastto the present day. It is a heart-warming, often humourous,readable tale. At the same time it deals with the stark realitiesof living through tough times. It is an inspirational exampleof the human spirit triumphing over difficult circumstancesbuoyed up by personal conviction and faith."

A fascinating exploration of the world - the education, housing, cultural assumptions - that Jesus took as his reference point